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Ride Bristol is a charity set up to help look after the existing Bristol trails, build new trails an

Ride Bristol’s mission is to support and grow the incredible off-road cycling scene in Bristol, building, maintaining and fundraising for an extensive and varied local trail network for all. We’re working to grow a vibrant, respectful and diverse community of trail users. We’ll help people to get involved in the scene and give them opportunities to help it grow. We want to celebrate Bristol’s scen

e and provide information and resources to encourage people to enjoy the trails we love. We are a registered charity and volunteer community, supported by a generous network of organisations and individuals.

08/09/2026

The Ride Bristol women had a sunny September ride out on Saturday, described as “great” and “chilled” with one rider having “too much chat and fun” to take more pics and another who “really loved my first ride”.

The next women’s ride out will be on October 3rd at 9am, riding at 9.30am from Pedal Progression - with an evening social - look out for more info soon!

07/09/2026

BRISTOL TALK & TRAILS September Review

Last Tuesday saw us roll over into September and on the evening of the 1st we again got together for the Bristol TALK & TRAILS, organised in collaboration with Talk Club and . An 18+ men’s group ride with a little more focus on mental health.

14 men ‘checked in’ up with 7 new faces and 7 re-attendants. Following a short introduction to Talk Club we checked in using Talk Club’s ‘How are you? Out of 10? Check-in numbers were a little lower this time around, there were some reflective thoughts but it was welcomed with respectful support between the group.

Following the feedback from Ride #3 we headed out on a planned route that would loop away from the city along the Pill path before making its way back in through the trails and surround woodlands. Riders naturally found common ground and mixed between conversations, the atmosphere was relaxed and positive unaffected by the fading light.

We didn’t quite get a sunset but the warm evening and the glow of our lights through the tree’s saw us return to the city. Pausing for a trailside ‘check-out’, reflection seemed to be a common theme on this ride, some noting it was positively emotional.

We collectively rolled over the suspension bridge into Clifton and headed for refreshments, there were more chats, reflections of the ride and TALK & TRAILS itself…

… and at this point I would like to say that I am so pleased it has been welcomed so positively within the community and that the men that have attended so far have seen the benefit.

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With a turn up and ride (no sign-up) approach the aim is to reduce barriers and ease men into speaking about their mental health in an already familiar environment.

Attendees have shared their positive feelings for TALK & TRAILS, how there is a need and a space for it and how accessible it is and for that we are very pleased.
We are constantly trying to better this experience and welcome any thoughts and feedback.

In the meantime, if you feel like visiting a Talk Club would be beneficial to you, please check the Talk Club website to find your nearest location.

03/09/2026

We’ll be celebrating an epic summer of riding with an end of summer social after the September night ride. Catch up and reminisce with us over a burger at the The Nova Scotia Bristol 🍔

Food tickets on sale now, £10 + BF for a burger inc. a £2 donation to Ride Bristol to keep the trails pumping all year round!

See you there!

02/09/2026

What are you up to this weekend?
It’s the first Saturday of the month so that means our Women Ride Bristol group are heading out.

Met 9am outside Pedal Progression.
We roll out 9.30am sharp to hit the trails. A beginner friendly route will always be available.

This is open to FLINTA people only.
It’s self sufficient, so bring spares, but we leave no one behind!

We’ll be back at the cafe for 11am to some extra hang time.

Then on Sunday come and join us at the Hope Women Enduro at the Forest of Dean. There will be a lot of friendly faces. Thursday is your last chance to enter, so don’t miss out.

01/09/2026

BRISTOL TALK & TRAILS – TONIGHT
MTB & GRAVEL BIKES WELCOME!!!

A free to attend social group trail ride for men aged 18+

🗓️ Tuesday 1st September
⌚️Ready to ride for 7pm
📍Pedal Progression
🍺Pub location TBC

Come and join us for a social group trail ride as we head out on our Pill Path route. As-well as a welcoming and supportive environment there will be:

A pre-ride ‘Check in’.
Starting at 7pm from Pedal Progression, we will have a brief introduction and ‘How are you? Out of 10? check-in’ (a simple question with the aim’s to help men consider how they feel).

Social Group Trail Ride & Post ride ‘Check out’
We will then ride a MTB/Gravel route until 9pm, before a post ride ‘check out’ and finishing with a cold drink.

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TALK & TRAILS is perfect for solo riders, a group of friends, newcomers to the area, anyone really. It is a peer to peer talking group facilitated around mountain biking with no pressure, no judgement and hopefully no ‘offs’.

Groups will be arrange to cover for all experiences.
This is a social, no drop, GROUP ride, so there is no guiding or coaching.

Bring whatever you need to be safe on the trail, we would recommend a jacket (in case it gets chilly), good, charged MTB lights and basic spares. A working mountain bike and a helmet are essential.

An Talk Club & Collaboration

30/08/2026

TALK & TRAILS BRISTOL RIDE.
MTB & GRAVEL BIKES WELCOME!

A free to attend social group trail ride for men aged 18+

🗓️ Tuesday 1st September
⌚️Ready to ride for 7pm
📍Pedal Progression
🍺Pub location TBC

Summer isn’t over, so come and join us in a welcoming and supportive environment for a social group trail ride. There will be:

A pre-ride ‘Check in’.
Starting at 7pm from Pedal Progression, we will have a brief introduction and ‘How are you? Out of 10? check-in’ (a simple question with the aim’s to help men consider how they feel).

Social Group Trail Ride & Post ride ‘Check out’
We will then ride a MTB/Gravel route until 9pm, before a post ride ‘check out’ and finishing with a cold drink.

-——

Brining an open, welcoming and supportive atmosphere, TALK & TRAILS is perfect for solo riders, a group of friends, newcomers to the area, anyone really. It is a peer to peer talking group facilitated around mountain biking with no pressure, no judgement and hopefully no ‘offs’.

Groups will be arrange to cover for all experiences.

This is a social, no drop, GROUP ride, so there is no guiding or coaching.

Bring whatever you need to be safe on the trail, we would recommend a jacket (in case it gets chilly), good, charged MTB lights and basic spares. A working mountain bike and a helmet are essential.

A Talk Club & Collaboration

27/08/2026

Here’s the dates of our September ride outs, and this month we’ll be saying goodbye to summer and getting our night lights fully charged for autumn! Join us for post ride burgers at the Nova Scotia on Thursday 17th September.

Food tickets will be on sale next week. Everyone is welcome and there is no obligation to buy a ticket if you just want to ride and/or have a chat!

🤘Women and marginalised genders ride, first Saturday of every month, 9am
😎 Night ride, third Thursday of every month, 6.45pm

**These are social, no drop, GROUP rides, no guiding or coaching. Bring everything you need to be safe & responsible for yourself on the trail. A working mountain bike and a helmet are essential.

20/08/2026

It’s Ride Out night again! Meet 18:45 at Pedal Progression, finishing at The Nova Scotia Bristol.

Groups for all abilities, bring a helmet, a working MTB and whatever you need to be self sufficient. Lights for the ride home are probably a good shout now too 🫣

See you up there!

Address

Ashton Court Mansion
Bristol
BS41 9JN

Website

http://www.ridebristol.org/

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